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1 Who am I? Famous People from United States History

2 Who am I? I was born in London.

3 I was educated in Elton and Cambridge.
Who am I? I was educated in Elton and Cambridge.

4 I helped capture New York in 1776.
Who am I? I helped capture New York in 1776.

5 I became the second in command to Henry Clinton in 1778.
Who am I? I became the second in command to Henry Clinton in 1778.

6 I was a general in the British army.
Who am I? I was a general in the British army.

7 I surrendered to George Washington at Yorktown in 1781.
Who am I? I surrendered to George Washington at Yorktown in 1781.

8 Who am I? I am Lord Cornwallis!

9 I was a journalist and author.
Who am I? I was a journalist and author.

10 I met Benjamin Franklin and came to the American colonies in 1774.
Who am I? I met Benjamin Franklin and came to the American colonies in 1774.

11 I was a contributing editor to the Pennsylvania Magazine.
Who am I? I was a contributing editor to the Pennsylvania Magazine.

12 Who am I? I served as a solider in 1776.

13 I wrote a pamphlet titled Common Sense.
Who am I? I wrote a pamphlet titled Common Sense.

14 Who am I? I died on June 8, 1809.

15 Who am I? I am Thomas Paine!

16 Who am I? I am from Virginia.

17 Who am I? I was the representative from the state of Virginia to the Continental Congress.

18 My wife’s name was Martha.
Who am I? My wife’s name was Martha.

19 Who am I? I was president from

20 I am known as the “Father of our Country”.
Who am I? I am known as the “Father of our Country”.

21 I was the first president of the United States.
Who am I? I was the first president of the United States.

22 Who am I? I am George Washington!

23 Who am I? I am from Virginia.

24 I bought the Louisiana Purchase from France.
Who am I? I bought the Louisiana Purchase from France.

25 Who am I? I was the ambassador to France, Governor of VA, Secretary of State and Vice President.

26 I was the third President of the United States.
Who am I? I was the third President of the United States.

27 I was a major author of the Declaration of Independence.
Who am I? I was a major author of the Declaration of Independence.

28 Who am I? I was a leader of the Democratic Republicans and favored a weak national government.

29 Who am I? I am Thomas Jefferson!

30 I was a prominent member of the Continental Congress.
Who am I? I was a prominent member of the Continental Congress.

31 I helped frame the Declaration of Independence.
Who am I? I helped frame the Declaration of Independence.

32 I worked as a printer in Philadelphia and London, England.
Who am I? I worked as a printer in Philadelphia and London, England.

33 I conducted a kite experiment and discovered electricity.
Who am I? I conducted a kite experiment and discovered electricity.

34 I was a statesman and ambassador to France.
Who am I? I was a statesman and ambassador to France.

35 I published Poor Richard’s Almanac.
Who am I? I published Poor Richard’s Almanac.

36 Who am I? I am Benjamin Franklin!

37 I helped from the Bill of Rights.
Who am I? I helped from the Bill of Rights.

38 I was the United States president during the War of 1812.
Who am I? I was the United States president during the War of 1812.

39 I am often called the “Father of the Constitution”.
Who am I? I am often called the “Father of the Constitution”.

40 Who am I? I helped create the federal system, which divides the power between the central government and the states.

41 I served as Secretary of State for President Thomas Jefferson.
Who am I? I served as Secretary of State for President Thomas Jefferson.

42 I was the fourth president of the United States.
Who am I? I was the fourth president of the United States.

43 Who am I? I am James Madison!


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